Blasts will not dilute BJP's battle against terror: Rajnath


BJP today said the recent serial blasts in the party-ruled states would not dilute its determination to combat terrorism and called for strengthening intelligence agencies and paramilitary forces.
"By targeting BJP ruled states, the terrorists will not succeed in their efforts of intimidating BJP to dilute its war against terrorism. In fact, it has strengthened our conviction and resolve to crush this deadly evil," party President Rajnath Singh told at a press conference here.

Accusing the UPA Government of being 'soft' on terrorism, he said the recent serial blasts in Jaipur, Bangalore and Ahmedabad had clearly indicated that the life and property of common man was virtually at stake under the UPA rule.

"We have been advocating a strong policy on terror, which included a multi-pronged and integrated action against terrorists for the past four years.

"But the UPA Government did not pay heed to our suggestion and still continuing its fight against terror in a disoriented and casual manner," he said.

Rajnath said there was a need to strengthen the intelligence agencies and para-military forces by providing them latest weapons and equipment.

On the Centre's suggestion of a federal investigation agency to deal with terrorism, he said such an agency would be ineffective unless it was given 'strong teeth and claws'.

"The idea of a federal agency without a stringent anti-terror law is like sending an army to fight a battle without any weapon," he said.